1799
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Lady Delves Broughton is a 1799 oil by Henry Raeburn, a British Romanticism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait depicts a woman seated in a chair, wearing a white dress with a blue shawl draped over her right arm. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a gold barrette. The background of the painting is a muted, cloudy sky. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Henry Raeburn.
Sir Henry Raeburn (; 4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.
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